Samsung GW76NM/XSV manual Cooking Guide, Microwaves

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Cooking Guide

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MICROWAVES

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content.

The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.

COOKING

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.

Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even out within the food.

Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.

Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during standing time.

Food

Portion

Power

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

 

(min.)

Time(min.)

 

Spinach

150 g

600 W

5½-6½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1

 

 

 

 

 

tablespoon) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli

300 g

600 W

10-11

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

Peas

300 g

600 W

8-9

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Beans

300 g

600 W

10-11

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

Mixed

300 g

600 W

9-10

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

cold water.

(carrots/peas/

 

 

 

 

 

corn)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed

300 g

600 W

8½-9½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp)

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

cold water.

(Chinese style)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Microwave Oven Quick Look-up Guide OvenControl Panel Accessories Important Note Using this Instruction BookletSafety Precautions Installing Your Microwave Oven Setting the Time What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a ProblemOutput Cooking / Reheating Power LevelsStopping the Cooking Food Adjusting the Cooking Time Auto Reheat/Cook SettingsUsing the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature Standing Recommendations Use only dishes that are microwave-safe Choosing the Accessories Grilling Using the Memory Feature Combining Microwave and the GrillSwitching the Beeper Off Safety-Locking Your Microwave OvenCookware Guide Browning plateCooking Cooking GuideMicrowaves Cooking Guide for rice and pasta Cooking Guide for fresh vegetablesReheating Baby Food ReheatingReheating Liquids RemarkReheating Liquids and Food Reheating Baby Food and MilkDefrosting Important Remark GrillMicrowave + Grill Special Hints Melting ButterCleaning Your Microwave Oven Storing and Repairing Your Microwave OvenTechnical Specifications Dimensions W x H x D
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